What size SD card for a Thinkware dash cam?
For most Thinkware dash cams a 128GB or 256GB high-endurance card is the practical size: the THINKWARE F200 PRO Dash Cam 1080p Front and Rear (1080p, 2 channel) keeps about 12 h 1 min on 128GB at a typical bitrate. The maximum supported size is in each model's manual.
THINKWARE F200 PRO Dash Cam 1080p Front and Rear, Wi-Fi, G-Sensor
1080p / 2 channel / Wi-Fi
A current Thinkware model from our verified catalog. Card sizes for it are in the table below.
How long does each Thinkware model record?
Recording times use typical bitrates for each resolution (12 Mbps 1080p, 16 Mbps 2K, 20 Mbps 2.5K, 32 Mbps 4K, plus 10 Mbps per extra channel), not Thinkware's own published figures, which vary by model and quality setting. Where a listing does not state the channel count, the model is treated as front only.
| Model | Setup | 64GB | 128GB | 256GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THINKWARE F200 PRO Dash Cam 1080p Front and Rear | 1080p, 2ch | 6 h 1 min | 12 h 1 min | 24 h 3 min |
| THINKWARE ARC Dash Cam 2K QHD Front and Rear | 2K, 2ch | 5 h 5 min | 10 h 10 min | 20 h 21 min |
| THINKWARE Q200 Dash Cam 2K Front and Rear | 2K, 2ch | 5 h 5 min | 10 h 10 min | 20 h 21 min |
| THINKWARE ARC700 Dash Cam 4K Front and 2K Rear | 4K, 2ch | 3 h 9 min | 6 h 18 min | 12 h 36 min |
| THINKWARE ARC800 4K Dash Cam Front Rear | 4K, 2ch | 3 h 9 min | 6 h 18 min | 12 h 36 min |
| THINKWARE ARC900 Dash Cam 4K Front and 2K Rear | 4K, 2ch | 3 h 9 min | 6 h 18 min | 12 h 36 min |
| THINKWARE U3000 4K Dash Cam Front and Rear with Hardwiring C | 4K, 2ch | 3 h 9 min | 6 h 18 min | 12 h 36 min |
| THINKWARE U3000 4K Dash Cam Front and Rear 2CH STARVIS 2 Sen | 4K, 2ch | 3 h 9 min | 6 h 18 min | 12 h 36 min |
| THINKWARE U3000 PRO Dash Cam 4K Front and 2K Rear | 4K, 2ch | 3 h 9 min | 6 h 18 min | 12 h 36 min |
| THINKWARE U3000 4K Dash Cam Front | 4K, front | 4 h 8 min | 8 h 16 min | 16 h 32 min |
| THINKWARE U3000 PRO Dash Cam 4K Front | 4K, front | 4 h 8 min | 8 h 16 min | 16 h 32 min |
Thinkware dash cams and cards that fit them
Check the camera's maximum supported card size before buying.
THINKWARE ARC Dash Cam 2K QHD Front and Rear, Wi-Fi, GPS, Touchscreen2K / 2 channel / GPS / Wi-Fi$179.99Check price on Amazon
THINKWARE Q200 Dash Cam 2K Front and Rear, Built-in GPS, Wi-Fi, ADAS, WDR2K / 2 channel / GPS / Wi-Fi$199.99Check price on Amazon
SANDISK 128GB High Endurance Video microSDXC Card with Adapter for dash cam and home...128GB / high endurance$36.99Check price on Amazon
Integral 128GB High Endurance microSD Card for CCTV, Dash Cam & Security Cameras, 4K...128GB / high endurance$38.95Check price on Amazon
SANDISK 256GB High Endurance microSD Card + Adapter256GB / high endurance$69.99Check price on Amazon
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum SD card size for a Thinkware dash cam?
It depends on the model. The supported maximum is printed in each Thinkware manual and often in the product listing; current 4K models generally accept larger cards than older 1080p ones. A card larger than the stated maximum may not format or may record unreliably, so check the specific model before buying a 256GB or 512GB card.
Which SD card should I use in a Thinkware dash cam?
Use a high-endurance microSD card from a major maker, rated for continuous video, in a size at or below the camera's maximum. Format it in the camera before first use and every few weeks after. Some makers sell their own branded cards; any quality high-endurance card of a supported size works the same way.
How long does a Thinkware dash cam record on 128GB?
At typical bitrates, a 1080p front-only model records about 22 h 3 min on 128GB and a 4K front and rear model about 6 h 18 min. Your model's quality setting, codec and event-file reserve change the real figure; the table above lists each Thinkware model we carry.